Golfutar – गोल्फुटार is a locality that falls in the Budhanilkantha municipality, located just outside the Kathmandu ring-road. I have often wondered what the history of Golfutar is and how the name came to be Golfutar. Tar is a word found commonly in many place names, but Golfu? I wonder!
While I did not spend time digging history, I did quickly ask AI how it would describe the area! This is how AI describes the place!
Golfutar = low-key bougie vibes 🌿✨ Think leafy lanes, chill cafés, a hoops court everyone flexes on 🏀, and houses that scream old money meets new glow-up 🏡. It’s the Kathmandu suburb where temple runs and everyday chiya meet ups are all in one spot.
I had a fun time spot-lighting some places for the reel above!
In order of appearance:
- Trisara – The Baking Factory: It is right on the main road and easy for quick pastries, baked goods and coffee! I also really like the pizza!
- PARI Cosmetics – The home of PARI in Kathmandu is indeed in Golfutar! From contact lens to other cosmetic items, brushes, lashes – head over to PARI.
- MANISH RAI – Visiting the Manish Rai store is an experience in its own. Spread across two floors, it is the go-to place in this side of the city for traditional and ethnic wear.
- The Chiya Spot – Golfutar is lucky to have an outlet of the popular Chiya Spot! It’s located in the same building as PARI and a popular choice for many young GenZs and younger millennial’s!
- Golfutar Skate Park – If you enjoy rollerblading then this is the spot! They also host badminton games in the morning.
- Station Pub – You will find it on the main street! Perfect to watch sports, drinks, bite and play pool!
- PhaseZero Clothing – This store is on the first floor of a building in Golfutar Height. They do good athleisure fits and street wear style tees and hoodies!
- Bell and Barrel – This is a new establishment for Golfutar! I think it will get better after its official opening.
- MATO FRESH – Fan of organic goods from across Nepal? Mato sells quite a diverse selection of items! Pickles, honey, lentils, nuts, to kodo ko and junelo ko noodles (millet noodle, sorghum noodle).
- KOKO Korean Fast Food – This establishment is by the same group behind HANKOOK SARANG. It’s a fast food experience to Korean food and I’ve been several times! Thumbs up from me!
- Didi Bahini Sekuwa – Golfutar is known for many sekuwa places! This is a classic spot but arguably there are atleast two others that people really love.
- Golfutar Park – There are two parks and the one shown in the video is further from the basket ball court on the way to Mandhikatar. It’s small but does attract many people of all ages!
- Golfutar Basketball Court – Many people know Golfutar because of the basketball court. This court was recently revamped and hosts many games! There is a small football field next to it (where the mela took place).
Additional mention:
I only discovered that there is a co-working space in Golfutar! It just gets better. It is called HUB 108 and it is on the top floor of the KK Mart building, just opposite the Golfutar Basketball court. They only charge Nrs 300 per day and have pretty good internet.
Additionally, there are plenty more spots from a relatively new Newa eatery by the basketball court, Cafe Arabica, Pocket Pizza, Tarahara Sekuwa, Samrat Fast Food in Golfutar Shopping Center to the CHAUR futsal court.
